Hasland Infant School

Overview

Hasland Infant School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations and pupils value their learning. The report highlights a positive culture where relationships are strong, bullying is not tolerated, and pupils feel safe and secure. Parents particularly value the care and support provided, noting that teachers go above and beyond for the children.

Strengths

• Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum, particularly in art and design and mathematics, where pupils build knowledge gradually and tackle new learning with confidence.
• Staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying needs quickly and using appropriate strategies to help them access the same curriculum as their peers.
• Leaders promote a love of reading through daily phonics taught by expert staff, regular reading sessions, and a popular ‘Rhyme of the week’, ensuring pupils read books matched to their phonic knowledge.
• Pupils’ personal development is well planned, with opportunities to take on leadership roles such as playground pals or school council members, fostering a sense of responsibility and community engagement.
• Governors are committed and skilled, holding leaders to account while balancing support with challenge, contributing to a positive working environment for staff.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure that the behaviour of all pupils consistently meets high expectations, as staff occasionally fail to spot or address boisterous play or lack of attention from a very small number of pupils.
• Leaders must fully develop and implement a proportionate assessment system for foundation subjects other than English and mathematics to routinely check learning progress and identify gaps.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a strong culture of care, regular staff training, detailed record-keeping, and timely reporting of concerns.